Commercial Litigation Partner

This is a standout opportunity to help shape the growth of a thriving disputes practice within a modern, ambitious and entrepreneurial firm.

About the Firm

The firm has an established reputation across Europe for its strength in complex disputes, regulatory matters, commercial advisory work and cross‑border litigation. Its culture is collaborative, people‑centred and forward‑thinking, offering the structure and resources of a large international business combined with the agility to support entrepreneurial Partner‑level growth.

The Birmingham office is a key part of the firm’s UK strategy and continues to receive significant investment, making it an exciting environment for a Partner looking to grow a practice.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Partner who can bring:

• A portable following or strong, proven commercial contacts with clear business development potential
• Experience handling complex, high‑value commercial disputes
• The ability to lead, grow and shape the Birmingham commercial litigation offering
• A collaborative mindset, working closely with colleagues across corporate, finance, regulatory, restructuring and commercial teams
• The ambition to contribute to the wider strategic growth of the office and national disputes practice

This role suits an established Partner or a senior lawyer ready for partnership with a strong network and the confidence to build a practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the commercial litigation practice in Birmingham
• Act for clients on a wide range of disputes, including contractual claims, shareholder disputes, breach of warranty issues, professional negligence, fraud, injunctions, and complex commercial claims
• Develop and manage client relationships, building a portfolio across sectors such as technology, energy, real estate, financial services, retail, life sciences and manufacturing
• Work closely with colleagues across the UK and Europe on cross‑border litigation and regulatory matters
• Guide and support junior lawyers, contributing to team growth and capability
• Drive business development, sector engagement and profile‑raising initiatives within the region
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the firm’s national disputes offering

About You

You will be:

• An experienced commercial litigator with partnership experience
• Able to bring a following or strong, well‑developed relationships with referrers and clients
• Skilled at managing high‑value disputes and providing strategic, commercial advice
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative and motivated by the opportunity to build a practice
• Strong in communication, networking and client relationship management
• A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and working as part of a national team

What the Firm Offers

• A respected, expanding national and European disputes practice
• A dynamic, flexible and supportive working culture
• Significant investment in the Birmingham office and its long‑term growth
• Competitive partner remuneration and benefits
• High‑quality instructions from major domestic and international clients
• Cross‑practice collaboration with strong corporate, tech, commercial, regulatory and real estate teams
• A commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and professional development
• The opportunity to shape a practice within an ambitious and growing office

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